Leon to ditch plastic straws, too

Healthy fast food chain Leon has just declared it will replace plastic straws with biodegradable paper alternatives at all of its outlets. In the latest victory for the Standard’s Last Straw campaign, co-founder John Vincent said this was part of a broader environmental push and that it aims to make all cutlery biodegradable. Bringo's take: BRING YOUR OWN, which will still beat the impact of production and recycling of single-use cutlery and straws! More at the Evening Standard.